The Economic Times

Persian Proverb of the Day: 'When the Water Rises Above Your Head, One Inch or a Hundred No Longer Matters'- A timeless proverb on understanding the point of no return

A Persian proverb,  ke az sar gozasht, che yek vajb che sad vajb, highlights how once a situation becomes uncontrollable, the exact degree of severity becomes irrelevant. This profound saying speaks to modern life's constant crises, emphasizing that when overwhelmed, distinctions in difficulty blur, reflecting a deep human perception of crisis.